Columbia University
Library Assistant IV
Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type: Support Staff - Union
Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary: 35
Hours Per Week: Semester: M-Th 3:00 PM -11:00 PM, Su 2:00 PM-10 PM; Summer: T-Th 1:00 PM-9:00 PM, F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sa 11:00 AM -7:00 PM; Intersession: M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $24.72 - $24.72 per hour entry rate ($24.93-$24.93 per hour minimum rate)
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including
but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Libraries is currently seeking applicants for the position of Library Assistant IV at the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library. Avery Library's rich collections include materials on architecture, historic preservation, art history, painting, sculpting, graphic arts, decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology, from all areas of the world and many time periods. Avery Library also houses three special collections, Art Properties, Avery Classics Collection, and Drawings & Archives. The Library currently contains more than 625,000 volumes and receives approximately 1,300 periodicals.
Reporting to the Head of Access and Collection Management, the Library Assistant IV will assist with general library duties. The incumbent will be responsible for operations at the Avery Library Services Desk, and opening and closing the library.
Responsibilities
Handles patron policy, directional, and informational inquiries in-person, on the phone, and via email.
Maintains Service desk and maintains reserve stacks.
Closes library on specified evenings, including sweeping for patrons, turning off all applicable lights and appliances, and locking secured areas.
Processes interlibrary loan (ILL) and Borrow Direct lending.
Processes electronic document delivery (EDD) requests and Pick-up requests for eligible Columbia affiliates.
Performs technical services, collection management, and maintenance tasks.
Assigns, revises, and trains student General Assistants for circulation tasks and for stack maintenance duties.
Performs Reserves operation tasks.
Maintains Service Desk workspace and contacts the Head of Access and Collection Management regarding supply needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and/or its equivalent and six months' relevant experience required.
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to recognize needs and prioritize identified tasks.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and library users.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college is preferred. A bachelor's degree is desirable.
Previous experience in academic libraries.
Some knowledge of one Western European language.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary: 35
Hours Per Week: Semester: M-Th 3:00 PM -11:00 PM, Su 2:00 PM-10 PM; Summer: T-Th 1:00 PM-9:00 PM, F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sa 11:00 AM -7:00 PM; Intersession: M-F 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary Range: $24.72 - $24.72 per hour entry rate ($24.93-$24.93 per hour minimum rate)
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including
but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Libraries is currently seeking applicants for the position of Library Assistant IV at the Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library. Avery Library's rich collections include materials on architecture, historic preservation, art history, painting, sculpting, graphic arts, decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology, from all areas of the world and many time periods. Avery Library also houses three special collections, Art Properties, Avery Classics Collection, and Drawings & Archives. The Library currently contains more than 625,000 volumes and receives approximately 1,300 periodicals.
Reporting to the Head of Access and Collection Management, the Library Assistant IV will assist with general library duties. The incumbent will be responsible for operations at the Avery Library Services Desk, and opening and closing the library.
Responsibilities
Handles patron policy, directional, and informational inquiries in-person, on the phone, and via email.
Maintains Service desk and maintains reserve stacks.
Closes library on specified evenings, including sweeping for patrons, turning off all applicable lights and appliances, and locking secured areas.
Processes interlibrary loan (ILL) and Borrow Direct lending.
Processes electronic document delivery (EDD) requests and Pick-up requests for eligible Columbia affiliates.
Performs technical services, collection management, and maintenance tasks.
Assigns, revises, and trains student General Assistants for circulation tasks and for stack maintenance duties.
Performs Reserves operation tasks.
Maintains Service Desk workspace and contacts the Head of Access and Collection Management regarding supply needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and/or its equivalent and six months' relevant experience required.
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to recognize needs and prioritize identified tasks.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and library users.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college is preferred. A bachelor's degree is desirable.
Previous experience in academic libraries.
Some knowledge of one Western European language.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.